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Militancy, denial, and blowback: Why Pakistan's Afghan policy is failing (IANS Analysis)

IANS | March 6, 2026 9:27 PM

Kabul: Pakistan is desperately trying to present itself as a State under siege, targetted by militants allegedly operating from Afghan soil, forced to take unilateral military action to protect its citizens. However, when placed against the backdrop of regional history, this narrative appears deeply contradictory. Pakistan’s frustration today is inseparable from its own long-standing policies in Afghanistan, policies that deliberately nurtured militancy, institutionalized proxy warfare, and treated Afghanistan less as a sovereign neighbour and more as a strategic instrument.

Operation 'Roaring Lion' against Iran making 'great progress': Israeli PMO spokesperson (IANS interview)

Lomas Jha | March 6, 2026 8:32 PM

Tel Aviv, March 6 (IANS) David Mencer, the spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, has said that Operation 'Roaring Lion' launched by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and US against Iran is making "great progress" as the conflict entered its sixth day on Friday. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Mencer said that Iranian ballistic missile sites, which were a threat to Israel and other countries in the region, have been destroyed.

Ex-RAW chief backs India’s calibrated approach on West Asia crisis

IANS | March 6, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Former Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Vikram Sood on Friday said India is adopting a prudent and balanced approach to the evolving crisis in West Asia, noting that regional conflicts can only be resolved by the countries directly involved.

Karnataka govt announces social media ban for children under 16

IANS | March 6, 2026 1:36 PM

Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) In a major move, the Congress-led Karnataka government has announced social media ban for children under 16 years of age in the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement on Friday in this regard while presenting the budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly.

Iran conflict exposes Pakistan's claim of being Middle East security guarantor

IANS | March 5, 2026 9:26 PM

Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) The reverberations of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's subsequent response has also exposed fissures within Pakistan's own society, experts reckon. Shia communities, in particular, took to the streets in protest after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, demanding solidarity and also questioning Islamabad's posture. These demonstrations were not just about Pakistan's foreign policy; they were about identity, belonging, and whether the State’s priorities align with the realities facing its citizens.

Iran war to increase India's oil import bill: Amitabh Kant

IANS | March 5, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict could significantly increase India's oil import bill and bring the rupee under pressure, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Thursday.

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